Bruises Hurt But They Always Heal...

Source: unknnown

*Warning: This post discloses a little more personal information than usual.

Forgive me in advance as the following sentences aren't infused with the positivity known to this blog. The universe has served me up one rough week. I feel guilty & foolish for complaining as I am aware of how truly blessed and lucky I am and that so many other people out there are ten times worse off then myself but i had a lapse into weakness and i granted myself permission to wallow in self pity for a brief moment or so.

The circumstances: 

• Being told I am incapable of making babies due to that nasty impostor more commonly referred to as     "the contraceptive pill"
• Having our picture perfect house lose it's sheen all too quickly. Becoming aware of the fact that our first home buying experience isn't going to be all candy and roses.
• Getting a massive slap in the face when trying on clothes that fit me three weeks ago and are now unable to zip up due to another form of ridiculous medication that has brought with it a constant case of bloating. Making me appear almost pregnant (double slap in the face)
• Waking up with Laryngitis, dubbing me voiceless and incapable of working which is no good thing when you have no sick leave left.

You put on top of this I'm cramming the remainder of my traineeship into the next  three weeks and you can sympathize with me as to why I was left feeling overwhelmed and slightly bruised. It took a few cuddles, supportive words from loved ones and positive affirmation overload and I'm back to myself again. I continually repeated over and over again " All is well in my world. I trust whatever happens, happens for my highest good. Every breath I take creates my world. A world I appreciate and cherish" And it's true, I believe every experience good or bad shapes the person I am and teaches me to grow. I've found the best way to get back on track is to put all my energy into my daily routine & focus on all the amazing-ness that is prevalent in my life.

The Positive Outlook:

• I'm saying a big up yours to my doctors diagnosis. I believe I will have babies & therefore I will have babies. Yes my life plans may undergo alterations and it will take a lot of patience, research and persistence but my body will heal.
• Our perfect house is out there just waiting for us to discover it and make it our home.
• I'm now fully aware of the fact that you can't fix a problem caused by medication with medication. I am now opting for natural therapies & remedies only. I guess I needed to be hit with some cold hard evidence of the effects these medications can have on your body to regain my faith in self healing.This has also pushed Nathan and I to devise a new exercise routine in which we can do together.
• And the inability to speak provides no other option but to listen. I'm listening and engaging in the lives of those around me. And the day off work means I've got a day to do some study.

So I'm now focusing on completing my schoolwork & maintaining my daily routine. As for everything else, it will all fall into place over time. This morning I went for a walk, sat in the sun for my daily quota of vitamin d, meditated and stopped all my wondering thoughts by journalling. Now I'm off to study.

Have a peaceful, positive weekend xxx

We Bought A House!!!

So I'm ecstatic to tell you all of my news. Nathan and I bought a house:) We've been together for seven, engaged for one, living in separate houses for 6 years and living together at Nathans parents for about 8 months so it's been a long time coming. We've snavelled up a nice little piece of mountain paradise in a quiet leafy street in Sydneys lower Blue Mountains. Unfortunately I have no pictures yet as were waiting for all the boring legal jargon to be out of the way. But once all is settled I'll be showing off my humble little abode. We're already fantazing about all the changes were going to make, where we are going to plant our first cherry blossom tree and how much lolly is going to enjoy exploring her new backyard. Here lies proof that whatever I can imagine the universe can deliver! Here's to starting a new and exciting chapter in our lives at the sweetest time of year.

Tinkxx

Meaningful existence...

Miraculous things can happen in a year. I look back at where I was around this time last year and am so proud of myself for how far I've come. On new years day I made it my intention to make 2011 the year of complete happiness and I've positively wished my way to where I am in this present moment. Choosing to follow the wise mantra of " life is a journey not a destination" and reminding myself to enjoy each and every day. Now to be completely honest this transition has not be an easy process for me. I've been an anxiety riddled, short tempered, stress-head for the larger percentage of my life. I kid you not. I have been known to lose it and chuck a full blown tantrum over the silliest things like mess on the floor or not knowing what to wear that day. Keeping calm and carrying on is no easy task for me. So why the change in thought? There came a day when I was sitting around feeling sorry for myself and i had nothing better to do then sit and listen to my thoughts. And that was it for me, I didn't like what I was hearing so from that point on I made it my mission to change my way of thinking. I've risen to the challenge, replacing negativity with bucket loads of positivity and here I am. I look forward to each new day, knowing that it will provide new & exciting possibilities.

Considering I feel all the more splendid, I thought it would be kind of me to compile my daily guiding to contentedness.

~ With every new day try to give more and take less. Do more & lessen your expectations.

~ Practice daily affirmations. Each day I write down a positive affirmation in which i repeat to myself throughout the day.I use these affirmations as powerful thoughts to effect positive change in my life.

~It's also vital to surround yourself with positive people who inspire you and make you smile. Constantly taking in the negative energy of others can be harmful to your own state of mind.

~Daily meditation. I opt to do mine early in the morning as this helps me to keep calm & approach the day with mindfulness. The purpose of mediation is to calm the mind, cultivate awareness and attention. It's all about simplicity and going back to your most natural state.

~Daily exercise. Exercising is so vital to our well being and yet it always tends to fall by the wayside. Regular exercise decreases stress & tension, gives you more energy, enhances the quality of your sleep, exercise is a key factor in weight loss & weight management, makes you look & feel good and improves strength. A minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity a day is essential!

~Practicing yoga. I look forward to one day being able to practice yoga daily but for now a class or two a week is amazing. The benefits of yoga are instant & long lasting. "I encourage everyone to practice Yoga if not for the connectedness, balance and harmony with the self, at least for the physical benefits." Carmen (Yoga instructor from Lila Yoga)

~Make a conscious decision to live in the present & let the past go.

~Create your own path to leading an ethical, Eco friendly, kind lifestyle. Care for all other living beings, respect mother nature & inspire others to follow your footsteps.

~Opt for organic. To avoid a cocktail of poisonous chemicals. To enjoy the taste of fruit and vegetables the way nature intended. To nurture and support our diverse wildlife & the whole environment. For the sake of your children's future.

~ Being selfish every now and then. Understanding yourself and what is important to you. Also learning the art of saying no guilt free.

~Simplify your lifestyle. Simple as that.

~Spend more time outside with nature. Walk barefoot on the grass. Hug a tree. Feel the Sunshine's rays. Look at the sky, the clouds. And be grateful for the beauty our earth provides.

~Follow a kind diet. Following a vegan diet is the healthy choice, it's better for the environment, your treating animals with compassion and it's damn right delicious!

~ Spend time with children and animals. They're innocence and ability to live in the moment and just take life day by day is contagious.

~Frequent journalling. Many a wise folk recommend daily journalling but i personally stick to frequent journalling because if one day I so happen to not be bothered to write it doesn't become a chore. journalling is highly therapeutic. You can dump your load on a piece of paper and then just walk away.

~ Finally love a lot. Give love and accept love. Spread your love far and wide. Spend as much time with those you love as you possibly can oh and never forget to tell them that you do indeed love them:)

Tinkxxx

Food Incorporated...

Last night i went to a sat sang night at my yoga studio. Sat sang is a traditional activity in the Indian spiritual context meaning " being with good righteous companions". It's generally a sitting together or gathering with an enlightened person who usually gives a short speech & then a discussion is formed and questions are answered. My yoga instructor is exceedingly knowledgeable as are the people she surrounds herself with and I relish the opportunity to morph into a sponge and soak all their wisdom up. This particular community night happened to tie in with "Vegetarian week" so we watched the film Food Inc. This film isn't new and I have watched it previously but this film is literally information overload the first time you watch it. The second time I'd call a necessity to let the reality of it all really sink in.

Food Inc is an investigative journey into what is really going on with the foods we eat. Every human being who eats should watch this film because every human being should care about their health, the environment, the economy as well as fairness & equality for all workers. Food Inc is not bias, the film doesn't preach or recommend a certain type of diet for you to follow. It's not a film strictly for vegetarians nor does it suggest that everyone become vegetarian (though I think this would be dandy!!) it's about uncovering the hidden truths of the industrialized food system so we can all make informed decisions about what we put into our bodies & the corporations we support in doing so.

Visit the Food Inc website,Watch food inc, hire it from your local video store or buy it here. Then pass it on. Share your knowledge and influence others.Take part in making a change, as consumers we really can make a difference.

Tinkxxx

Happy Vego Week!!!

Here's to being Vegan & Vegetarian.

Here's to saving hundreds of animals a year.

Here's to overcoming the stigma and challenges of following a plant based diet.

Here's to leading a longer healthier life.

Here's to showing some respect for mother earth and doing our part for the environment.

Happy Vegetarian week to all you kind souls out there who have chosen to follow a kinder more compassionate path. Tis the week to give yourself a big pat on the back and carry your vego status with pride. Your pretty amazing:)

World Veg Week is celebrated between the 1st - 7th October. For more information visit Animals Australia Unleashed.